Scholarships

 

The American University of Kurdistan offers scholarships for students, as per the following conditions:

  • The student must be enrolled as full-time (min. 12 credits/semester).
  • The student must be self-funded (exceptions are scholarships, loans, etc.).
  • The student fulfills the conditions of the specific scholarship.

Scholarships and Awards

 
  • Conditions:
    • The student must be self-funded (exceptions are scholarships, loans, etc.).
    • Be a citizen or resident of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq or be of Kurdish ethnicity residing in a neighboring country of Iraq.
    • Submit a complete Application for Admission
    • The student must abide by the student code of conduct to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • The award recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 for the duration of their studies to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • Maintain full-time status, minimum 12 credits each semester, to remain eligible for the scholarship.
      • Scholarship seats are limited for each program and high school category.
      • Included programs:
        • Business Administration
        • Computer Software and Security
        • Design
        • International Studies
  • Baccalaureate score:90%-100%
  • Financial Coverage:
    • Partial scholarship covering $4,650 of tuition CAPA and other fees not included
  • How to Apply:
    • You may visit the campus, Office of Admissions and Registration.
    Click here
  • Application Deadline:Open every academic year, until seats are filled
  • Funded by: The American University of Kurdistan
  • For further information call 07517414102/07517414103 or send an email to admissions@auk.edu.krd
  • Conditions:
    • The student must be self-funded (exceptions are scholarships, loans, etc.).
    • Be a citizen or resident of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq or be of Kurdish ethnicity residing in a neighboring country of Iraq.
    • Submit a complete Application for Admission
    • The student must abide by the student code of conduct to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • The award recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 for the duration of their studies to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • Maintain full-time status, minimum 12 credits each semester, to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • Scholarship seats are limited for each program and high school category.
    • Included programs:
      • Business Administration
      • Computer Software and Security
      • Design
      • International Studies
  • Baccalaureate score: 80%-89.99%
  • Financial Coverage:
    • Partial scholarship covering $2,550 of tuition
    • CAPA and other fees not included
  • How to Apply:
    • You may visit the campus, Office of Admissions and Registration.
    Click here
  • You may visit the campus, Admissions, and Registration Department.
  • Application Deadline: Open every academic year, until seats are filled.
  • Funded by: The American University of Kurdistan
  • For further information call 07517414102-07517414103 or send an email to admissions@auk.edu.krd
Children and spouses of martyrs are offered full tuition grants to study at AUK. This government-funded grant is provided by the Ministry of Anfal and Martyrs to students within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The grant applies to the governorates operating within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: Duhok, Hawler, and Sulaimaniyah.
  • Number of awards: Open
  • Conditions:
    • The student must fill out all application forms and provide all documentation required by AUK and governmental offices.
    • The student must abide by all rules and regulations set by the Ministry of Anfal and Martyrs.
    • Continuous enrollment is required until completion of bachelor’s degree.
    • In the event that the student uses up their allowance prior to graduation due to failed courses/exams, the student must independently fund his/her own tuition through to graduation. Unfortunately, if a student is unable to pay his/her own tuition after they have used up their allowance, the student will not be able to continue their academic career at AUK.
    • The student must abide by the student code of conduct to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • Maintain full-time status, minimum 12 credits each semester, to remain eligible for the scholarship.
  • How to Apply:
    • You may visit the campus, Office of Admissions and Registration. Click here
  • Financial Coverage:
    • Recipients are provided an allowance to cover the cost of English language courses and the bachelor’s program by the Kurdish Regional Government; this does not cover the repeats of any courses.
  • Funded by: The KRG Ministry of Anfal and Martyrs Affairs
  • For further information call 07517414102/07517414103 or send an email to admissions@auk.edu.krd
Children of political prisoners are offered full tuition grants to study at AUK. This government grant is provided by the Ministry of Anfal and Martyrs to students within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The grant applies to the governorates operating within the KRG: Duhok, Hewler, and Suliemania.
  • Number of awards: Open
  • Conditions:
    • Students must fill out all application forms and provide all documentation required by AUK and governmental offices.
    • Students must abide by all rules and regulations set by the Ministry of Anfal and Martyrs.
    • Continuous enrollment is required until completion of bachelor’s degree.
    • In the event that the student uses up their allowance prior to graduation due to their failure of exams/courses, the student then must independently fund his/her own tuition through to graduation Unfortunately, if a student is unable to pay his/her own tuition after they have used up their allowance, the student will be unable to continue their academic career at AUK.
    • The student must abide by the student code of conduct to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • Maintain full-time status, minimum 12 credits each semester, to remain eligible for the scholarship.
  • How to Apply:
      • You may visit the campus, Office of Admissions and Registration
    Click here
  • Financial Coverage
    • Students receiving PPA are provided an allowance to cover the cost of English language courses and the bachelor’s program by the Kurdish Regional Government. This does not cover the repeat of any courses.
    • Fees are not covered
  • Funded by: The KRG Ministry of Anfal and Martyrs Affairs
  • For further information call 07517414102/07517414103 or send an email to admissions@auk.edu.krd